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John McLoone

Wilmington,Kent

Summary

With 20+ years as an accomplished professional/board director with extensive expertise in business development, B2B sales, and leadership. Demonstrates strong skills in effective communication, decision-making, and relationship-building. Proven track record in negotiating contracts, training and mentoring teams, and understanding profit and loss. Adept at maintaining resilience under pressure while driving business growth. Career goal includes leveraging product knowledge to enhance organisational success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Commercial Director

Vision PLC
Hertford, Hertford
04.1999 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Digital Transformation Services
  • Climbed from Sales Executive to Commercial Director over 25 years, driving substantial company growth
  • As Sales Exec, I identified customer needs, delivered tailored solutions, and exceeded targets, earning company trip recognition, to Las Vegas, Miami, Dubai & New York
  • Promoted to Sales Manager, I boosted profitability, ensured finance partner compliance, and grew turnover from £6M to £12M+
  • As Commercial Director, I led business strategies, managed a high-value lease portfolio with top partners, and helped grow turnover from £12M to £30M+, always with a customer-first focus
  • Daily involvement in commercial, corporate, and public sector teams to drive revenue, efficiency, and growth, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Structured profitable deals, built strong client relationships, and aligned sales goals with company objectives for a seamless experience
  • Drove cross-functional innovation in operations and finance to enhance services and ensure long-term success
  • Maximized profitability through strategic financial planning, budgeting, risk management, and cost control, while maintaining top-tier customer service and stakeholder engagement
  • Digital Transformation Services
  • Formulated pricing strategies to maximise profit margins.
  • Pioneered innovative sales techniques, boosting team performance.
  • Streamlined processes for improved workflow efficiency.
  • Oversaw operational activities to ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Led the negotiation of key contracts with major suppliers.
  • Forged strategic partnerships internally and externally to increase procurement.
  • Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior leadership meetings.
  • Managed multiple partner relationships and internal projects simultaneously in fast-paced work environment.

Sales Director

Erskine - IKON
London
06.1989 - 03.1999

I was the Sales Director for Erskine - IKON Office Solutions, who were the largest independent global office technology provider in the UK. I ran the London sales team, responsible for in excess of 35 sales people.

Education

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Malory Secondary School
Bromley

Sales And Business Management Courses -

Company Outsourced

Accounts And Financial Training -

Company Outsourced
London

Skills

  • New product development

I developed a new finance product for the sales team to utilise with customers, it was all encompassing, making it flexible for the customer, to change the contract with their business needs, this helped grow turnover across sales and service by over 20% in the first 12 months of usage, taking the business from £12 million to £30 million over a 10 year period

  • Negotiating contracts

I was heavily involved in bespoking contracts for our Corporate and Public Sector customers, to ensure that all needs were met for all parties

  • Relationship Management

I was responsible for looking after our finance partners, BNP Paribas, Siemens, CF Corporate HPE etc, managing various portfolios, with a combined value of circa £50 million

Working closely with our finance partners and processing teams, to ensure that circa 95% of our business was financed, ensuring fast turnaround on payment of transactions

Affiliations

  • General DIY, working on the family home, spending time with family and grandchildren

Personal Statement

After deciding to take early retirement in 2024, I quickly realised I miss the daily challenges that come with leading and driving business success.

Reflecting on my extensive experience, I'm confident i can help elevate the right company by contributing to its short and long-term growth plans. I believe my leadership, strategic insight, and operational expertise can make a significant impact, helping to shape the future of a forward thinking organisation.

Timeline

Commercial Director

Vision PLC
04.1999 - 09.2024

Sales Director

Erskine - IKON
06.1989 - 03.1999

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Malory Secondary School

Sales And Business Management Courses -

Company Outsourced

Accounts And Financial Training -

Company Outsourced
John McLoone